Jobs Landed

As Project Coordinator at Ingenex Digital, I am in charge of making sure all projects are kept moving forward in a timely and organized manner, keeping clients updated on a continual basis. I work directly with clients to promote long-term relationships and ensure customer satisfaction, while networking with prospects to establish new business.

I also assist in organizing events and volunteers for LA2M, a 501c3 educational marketing non-profit dedicated to keeping professionals updated on the latest ideas and appeal in the marketing world. I help create a weekly newsletter sent to members, while organizing speakers for each presentation. Furthermore, I pitch in with content creation for Ingenex, writing press releases and articles when necessary.

As Art Director at Web Litho Printing & Mailing, it is my responsibility to oversee and execute visual development and design of client branding and promotional programs, ranging from simple direct mail campaigns to multi-page catalogs and elaborate identity packages. Web Litho is fortunate enough to have a tremendous base of well-respected clients from a wide array of industries, which provides a constant outlet for new ideas and a steady stream of exciting design challenges. The majority of projects that cross my desk are graphic design and branding programs, however I am also responsible for web development, prepress production, IT, purchasing and more.

Web Litho Printing & Mailing is a great company to work for, and is well-known in the community for its commitment to local charities. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, we specialize in just about every type of printed media imaginable, including annual reports, bound books, brochures, direct mail and marketing collateral. When I came on board back in 2008, Web Litho began to increase its presence in the design market, and now offers branding, graphic design and web solutions. I am very fortunate to be at a company that respects my work and provides me with an authority over the direction we take with our design clients.  

In addition to my role at Web Litho, I also do freelance design and web development work. More information can be found at my website, www.josephmaniaci.com

I am responsible for finding top talent in the IT Field including Software Developers (.Net, J2EE, and Mainframe), Project Managers, Business Analysts, Architects, and Infrastructure. I also do interview preparation, relationship building, and networking. The types of skills that are necessary are: Candidate and Client Negotiation, Human Resources and Employee Relations, Networking, Cold Calling, Sourcing, Job Boards i.e. monster, careerbuilder, indeed.com, LinkedIN, etc.

Giant Eel Productions LLC is an independent media company bringing innovative approaches to 3D film-making her in Michigan. As a founding member of the company, I've enjoyed getting into many different aspects of the entertainment business, organizing productions and looking at new ways to adapt to the film-industry's ever-changing demands and challenges. Together, we hope to offer a technical and aesthetic approach to 3D commercial film-making that exemplifies dream-realism, without the overblown CGI saturation that has come to be associated with mainstream Hollywood 3D. Giant Eel takes surrealist film-makers from the early twentieth-century as a point of inspirational departure to innovate the the optical methodology of the photographic process, bringing low-cost 3D production services to an economically diverse clientele. Feel free to contact us at gianteel@gmail.com

I am a sales engineer. I sell prototype castings to manufacturing companies that are looking for prototypes to test their initial designs. We also do a great deal of low volume production/one-off work for research & design companies. The position is suiting, because it is a good mix technical engineering and direct sales/account management with the customers. I love my job, but it is not for everyone. I work with a great group of individuals and the incentives are great. This particular position that I am in is a great opportunity to work in multiple industries (automotive, aviation, aerospace, energy, agriculture), in addition to a mix of time in and out of the office. My situation couldn't have worked out better… I am close to family and I get to see all four seasons.  We are looking to hire more CAD designers and sales people in our Ann Arbor office later this year.

As the ED, I am responsible for the coordination of all organizational activities of the Chamber including programs, membership, board development, fundraising, employment and training.  I direct all planning to carry out Chamber objectives and implement Chamber policies.

I am a co-founder and the President of Practical EHR Solutions, LLC (Pehr), a software developer and service provider that helps physicians increase productivity and profitability.  Pehr is developing software that will educate and guide healthcare professionals through the implementation of 44 best practice initiatives, most of which are the result of the constantly changing regulatory environment in healthcare and the increasing technical skill set needed for compliance. While the software is in development, Pehr is focusing on providing Electronic Health Record implementation services directly to physician practices. My most previous job was as the Chief Operating Officer of a 50 physician multispecialty group where she and the other Pehr co-founders developed an implementation methodology that allows physicians to achieve a positive return on their EHR investment.
 
Along with my team, I launched the organization in January 2011 in Ann Arbor, feeling there is no better place for a healthcare IT start-up organization.

My work currently entails development of Fire Suppression Systems for a quarter million square foot Veterans Hospital in New Orleans using Autodesk REVIT, as well as Mechanical Systems documentation and coordination on several existing structures within the City of Detroit.  Being part of a dynamic MEP firm is one component architectural training prepared me for, and is an integral part of understanding complete building systems.  I am delighted to be working back in downtown, as it allows even greater career opportunities while I complete my M.Arch Thesis on Sustainable Skyscrapers.  The City contains many dense networks for aspiring professionals and artisans, helping to define a unique identity that is respected worldwide.  Living and working in the Motor City (without a motorized vehicle, shock to life!!) has offered me a chance to be a driving force in my field rather than being just another face in the crowd.  It is here that I, and many others like me, are free to design/create/live upon a shifting urban canvas, one that we directly forge.

When the economy in Michigan started to take a turn downhill, my husband and I decided that even though the market was terrible for selling homes, it was better than ever to buy...so buy, buy, buy, we did and I started my own property management company, Secure Properties.  Many of the properties we manage are properties that we have purchased ourselves, yet we also manage properties for other owners as well. Currently I am a member of IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management) and am planing to attain certifications in the Real Estate field.

I started this company this past fall, after a failed job search and a realization that I didn't want to leave home. The area has so much to offer, and I knew I wanted to be a part of its creative resurgence, hopefully contributing (in some small way) to its vitality. This will be a bi-monthly men's magazine with a Metro Detroit focus, with the first issue being released this spring. Now that I have changed from job-seeker to entrepreneur, I couldn't imagine doing anything else. It is the ultimate gratification to witness any physical manifestation of my conceptualizations, no matter how small. Every step along the way toward the launch has been incredible, and I enjoy the learning process. Once the first issue comes out, I know I will enjoy seeing the finished product, every time the newest issue gets released.

Michigan is an exciting place to be working on politics and environmental issues right now. My job is to direct the Michigan League of Conservation Voters' (LCV) political and issue campaigns across the state as well as be our voice in Lansing and the media. The fact that Michigan LCV engages in elections and holds officials accountable with our signature Scorecard, as well as other tools that let voters quickly determine how well their legislators are actually representing them, gives us a unique place in protecting Michigan's Great Lakes, land, and air.

Before working with Michigan LCV, I worked for Congressman John D. Dingell, where I was fortunate to work with him on an array of issues but, in particular, I managed a project that will be his local legacy for the region, the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. Doing so showed me the importance of supporting good conservation work with strong environmental protections. When the job with Michigan LCV came up that fully encapsulated that realization I took the opportunity. I also now serve on the Board of Directors for the International Wildlife Refuge Alliance, which is a different non-profit that is focused on the continued success of the Refuge.

Personally, though, I also just love the region. Detroit is a great city in which to work and play, and my house in Ferndale is walking distance from great nightlife, dining, and other friends. Also, it's a great neighborhood to go running in, populated with impressive old homes and numerous parks.

My primary role involves consumer listening within social media. I use social media listening tools to gain insight about our consumers and determine their perception of the Mopar brand. I use those insights to make strategic recommendations to improve Mopar’s existing marketing programs, as well as helping to develop new ones. My job title is all about social media, but my responsibilities are much more than that. I also have the opportunity to gain experience with website development, copywriting, web analytics, sales metrics, and planning marketing initiatives at events. I enjoy working in the auto industry and marketing a product that I feel passionate about. I am a life-long resident of Michigan and feel a strong connection to the auto industry, as my grandfather and father both worked for Chrysler for over 30 years. To find myself building a career in the same fashion is very exciting for me. Although I didn’t land this position until recently, I started looking for a position with Chrysler during my final year in college. Along the way I was able to gain solid experience in digital marketing and social media. I see a strong future in social media marketing and when a position opened up within Chrysler I felt it was a natural fit. I get to do something I truly enjoy and have opportunities for career advancement, which make it easy to come to work every day.

My job is twofold: as Manager of Business Development, I build relationships with potential referral partners who will be able to send customers to our business.  I helped charter a new chapter of BNI (Business Networking International) to help cultivate these relationships with other business professionals.  I am a member of the Livonia Chamber of Commerce and participate in many networking activities through the Chamber.  As Manager of Website Projects, I am responsible for taking website design projects from sale to launch.  I manage communications with our clients to ensure that their needs are met and that our programmers understand the requirements of the project.  I am also responsible for Social Media Marketing and E-Mail Marketing strategy for our clients.

I work with a team of software developers, providing Open source Software solutions to our clients, consulting and delivering customized software and portal solutions.  

I had initially started my collegiate career at Western Michigan University, but after my sophomore year I was offered a job working as a graphic designer in the Metro-Detroit area. I saw the job as an opportunity to gain valuable industry experience while finishing my degree so that I could hopefully land a job of out state with solid agency, so I made the move back home and decided to finish out my degree at Wayne State. It was those couple of years in Detroit that helped me foster a deep appreciation for the city, so when graduation came I changed my focus to searching for jobs in-state and around the Detroit area. It took some time to find a job since I graduated at the peak of the recession, but patience and persistence helped get me to where I am today: Western Creative Inc.

As part of the production team at WCi, I work primarily in the print field creating graphics use in marketing and retail for various local, national and international companies. I enjoy what I do because the world of print and design can be applied to so many different aspects of our everyday lives. One day I could be working to help rebrand a local business, while the next I could be designing a piece of packaging that will be sold in stores nationwide.